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Local writer’s memoir details journey to Hollywood

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JACKSON— Jackson native Courtney Kocak is sharing her experience of growing up in a small town, chasing aspirations in Hollywood and realizing the importance of your roots in her debut memoir, Girl Gone Wild, which comes out April 1 from Trio House Press. Kocak now splits her time time ...

East Chain Ruby’s Pantry dedicated to giving back

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GRANADA/EAST CHAIN — The East Chain Ruby’s Pantry food ministry, a part of East Chain Evangelical Free Church in Granada, since September 2014, has been filling both trunks with groceries and the hearts of the community at its monthly distributions. “It’s really neat to see how it's ...

Powerful systems cause continuing temperature shifts

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FAIRMONT – The past few weeks, temperatures have shifted drastically between warm spring-summer and winter. After temperatures in the 60s prior, March 16 and 17 brought several inches of snow. By the end of the week, much of it melted as temperatures returned to well above freezing. Now, ...

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Fairmont takes second in home meet FAIRMONT — The Fairmont High School (FHS) Speech Team competed in the “Fairmont Finale” tournament on Saturday, March 28, at FHS. Fairmont placed second as a team with 96 points. Novice Creative Expression Natalie Flaherty took ...

Caregivers in mind, CREST offers ‘Toolbox’ program

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SHERBURN — Caregiver Response Effort and Service Team (CREST) of Martin County recognizes a caregiver’s work and the importance of supporting them. For the first time in two years, CREST is re-introducing the Toolbox for Caregivers program, which will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Arthur R. Krolow, 61, of Wittenberg, Wis.; fined $125. Dog/cat at large-first offense — Tyler J. Utesch, 42, of Fairmont; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Arrean M. Ousley, 32, of Saint Paul, was convicted of speeding; fined $285. ...